Question 1

Prospect theory and self-justification are the main causes of satisficing

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Systematically evaluating alternatives through careful measurement and calculation tends to minimize:

Accepted Answer

A) satisficing and reliance on an implicit favourite 
B) escalation of commitment 
C) satisficing 
D) reliance on the rational choice process 
E) reliance on an implicit favourite 
A) satisficing and reliance on an implicit favourite 
B) escalation of commitment 
C) satisficing 
D) reliance on the rational choice process 
E) reliance on an implicit favourite

Question 3

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The rational choice paradigm assumes that decision makers have well-articulated and agreed-on organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Creative people tend to have a high need for social approval

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Task significance and autonomy are important conditions for creativity in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whether or not the emotions we experience in a situation represent intuition depends largely on our level of experience in that situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Incubation and verification are

Accepted Answer

A) elements of the MARS model. 
B) problems with team decision making. 
C) two forms of influence in organizations. 
D) stages of the creative process. 
E) elements of bounded rationality. 
A) elements of the MARS model. 
B) problems with team decision making. 
C) two forms of influence in organizations. 
D) stages of the creative process. 
E) elements of bounded rationality.

Question 9

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Senior management at Candoo Graphics has numerous administrative and client problems. In the past, the company assigned one person (typically a senior executive or department manager) to solve each problem alone. Although no one was prevented from discussing these issues with colleagues, the macho style of most managers was that they could overcome the challenging assignment without anyone's help. The results were usually adequate, but rarely exceptional. A few were disastrous. Senior management is now considering involving employees in these decisions, but it isn't sure how employee involvement makes a difference. Explain to Candoo's managers how employee involvement potentially results in more effective decisions.

Accepted Answer

The textbook describes three ways that e

Question 11

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Accepted Answer

A) Mental models 
B) Perceptual defence 
C) Decisive leadership 
D) Interpersonal conflicts 
E) Stakeholder framing 
A) Mental models 
B) Perceptual defence 
C) Decisive leadership 
D) Interpersonal conflicts 
E) Stakeholder framing

Question 12

Establishing a pre-set level at which the decision is abandoned or re-evaluated is recommended mainly to:

Accepted Answer

A) minimize reliance on an implicit favourite. 
B) avoid relying on mental models to recognize problems or opportunities. 
C) minimize escalation of commitment. 
D) reduce the incidence of satisficing. 
E) minimize problem identification. 
A) minimize reliance on an implicit favourite. 
B) avoid relying on mental models to recognize problems or opportunities. 
C) minimize escalation of commitment. 
D) reduce the incidence of satisficing. 
E) minimize problem identification.

Question 13

Employees tend to be more creative when they

Accepted Answer

A) enjoy abiding by rules and status. 
B) avoid risk-taking. 
C) value obedience to their bosses. 
D) have a high need for social approval. 
E) have none of these characteristics. 
A) enjoy abiding by rules and status. 
B) avoid risk-taking. 
C) value obedience to their bosses. 
D) have a high need for social approval. 
E) have none of these characteristics.

Question 14

You have just received seed money for a new Internet business and you want to hire a dozen people with a lot of creative potential. To hire the most creative people, you would select applicants who:

Accepted Answer

A) try to avoid taking risks, have a high need for achievement, and have a high need for social approval. 
B) value self-direction, have a high degree of nonconformity, and have a relatively low need for affiliation. 
C) have strong mental models regarding their field of knowledge, have high synthetic intelligence, and have a relatively low need for social approval. 
D) have no experience in this industry, have high analytic intelligence, and have a relatively low need for achievement. 
E) have none of these sets of characteristics. 
A) try to avoid taking risks, have a high need for achievement, and have a high need for social approval. 
B) value self-direction, have a high degree of nonconformity, and have a relatively low need for affiliation. 
C) have strong mental models regarding their field of knowledge, have high synthetic intelligence, and have a relatively low need for social approval. 
D) have no experience in this industry, have high analytic intelligence, and have a relatively low need for achievement. 
E) have none of these sets of characteristics.

Question 15

WesTech Components wants to hire several people for jobs requiring a high degree of creativity. Identify three individual characteristics that WesTech should consider when selecting job applicants who have a high potential for creativity.

Accepted Answer

The textbook describes several character

Question 16

As director of new projects, you have just learned that cash flow problems have forced your organization to cut back product-development activities. This means that two of the eight projects currently being developed must be terminated, along with the employees working on those projects (about 25 per cent of employees in your unit). You have a good knowledge of these projects as well as the performance and seniority of employees who work in your unit. While some projects clearly have a high chance of success, the long-term potential of a couple of them is unknown. Identify the best level of employee involvement in this situation and describe three factors (contingencies) that support this level of involvement.

Accepted Answer

This question requires students to consi

Question 17

Need for stimulation, the ability to synthesize ideas, and low need for social approval are characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

A) people who conform to peer pressure in decision making. 
B) convergent thinkers. 
C) people who are anarchists and anti-social. 
D) employees with a high evaluation apprehension. 
E) people who tend to be more creative. 
A) people who conform to peer pressure in decision making. 
B) convergent thinkers. 
C) people who are anarchists and anti-social. 
D) employees with a high evaluation apprehension. 
E) people who tend to be more creative.

Question 18

Research suggests that decision makers rely on stereotypes and other shortcuts to speed up the decision process when they experience anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when

Accepted Answer

A) they are trying to determine the most appropriate decision style. 
B) they want to make more creative decisions. 
C) they don't have any alternatives to choose from, yet still want to make a decision. 
D) they evaluate decision alternatives. 
E) they want to avoid escalation of commitment. 
A) they are trying to determine the most appropriate decision style. 
B) they want to make more creative decisions. 
C) they don't have any alternatives to choose from, yet still want to make a decision. 
D) they evaluate decision alternatives. 
E) they want to avoid escalation of commitment.

Question 20

Employee involvement mainly refers to controlling resources for one's own job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Prospect theory and self-justification are the main causes of satisficing

Systematically evaluating alternatives through careful measurement and calculation tends to minimize:

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

The rational choice paradigm assumes that decision makers have well-articulated and agreed-on organizational goals.

Creative people tend to have a high need for social approval

Task significance and autonomy are important conditions for creativity in organizations.

Whether or not the emotions we experience in a situation represent intuition depends largely on our level of experience in that situation.

Incubation and verification are

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Establishing a pre-set level at which the decision is abandoned or re-evaluated is recommended mainly to:

Employees tend to be more creative when they

You have just received seed money for a new Internet business and you want to hire a dozen people with a lot of creative potential. To hire the most creative people, you would select applicants who:

WesTech Components wants to hire several people for jobs requiring a high degree of creativity. Identify three individual characteristics that WesTech should consider when selecting job applicants who have a high potential for creativity.

Need for stimulation, the ability to synthesize ideas, and low need for social approval are characteristics of:

Research suggests that decision makers rely on stereotypes and other shortcuts to speed up the decision process when they experience anger.

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when

Employee involvement mainly refers to controlling resources for one's own job.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 7: Decision Making and Creativity

Prospect theory and self-justification are the main causes of satisficing

Systematically evaluating alternatives through careful measurement and calculation tends to minimize:

Intuition is based on well-grounded mental models.

The rational choice paradigm assumes that decision makers have well-articulated and agreed-on organizational goals.

Creative people tend to have a high need for social approval

Task significance and autonomy are important conditions for creativity in organizations.

Whether or not the emotions we experience in a situation represent intuition depends largely on our level of experience in that situation.

Incubation and verification are

Bounded rationality adopts the main assumptions of the rational choice paradigm of decision making.

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a concern with problem identification?

Establishing a pre-set level at which the decision is abandoned or re-evaluated is recommended mainly to:

Employees tend to be more creative when they

You have just received seed money for a new Internet business and you want to hire a dozen people with a lot of creative potential. To hire the most creative people, you would select applicants who:

WesTech Components wants to hire several people for jobs requiring a high degree of creativity. Identify three individual characteristics that WesTech should consider when selecting job applicants who have a high potential for creativity.

Need for stimulation, the ability to synthesize ideas, and low need for social approval are characteristics of:

Research suggests that decision makers rely on stereotypes and other shortcuts to speed up the decision process when they experience anger.

Decision makers tend to rely on their implicit favourite when

Employee involvement mainly refers to controlling resources for one's own job.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

Filters